five-minute penalty
[/ˈfaɪv ˈmɪnɪt ˈpɛnəlti/]
nounpl: five-minute penalties
penalidade de cinco minutos
1. A disciplinary measure in ice hockey where a player is sent to the penalty box for five minutes, during which their team plays with one fewer player
The player received a five-minute penalty for fighting during the game.
O jogador recebeu uma penalidade de cinco minutos por agressão durante a partida.
2. In other sports contexts, a five-minute timeout or suspension as punishment for rule violations
A five-minute penalty was assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Uma penalidade de cinco minutos foi aplicada por conduta antiesportiva.
The five-minute penalty is a major component of ice hockey rules in North America. In Brazil, while ice hockey is less popular than in the USA or Canada, the term is used in professional and amateur hockey leagues. This penalty represents a significant disadvantage as the penalized team must play with a disadvantage during that time period.
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